Posted by Alan on March 10, 2000, at 9:17:02
In reply to Re: Ruth, Alan...it's called impulsiveness, posted by ruth on March 10, 2000, at 7:36:50
> Here's some major babbling...
> I started group therapy a little over a year ago...
> this discussion is sort of reminding me of when
> someone says something in group that maybe the other
> folks don't like, or have a strong reaction to...
> The therapist usually reminds us that there's we're
> one big family, and there's room enough for everyone's
> feelings. Also she reminds us that we all feel
> similar things, but sometimes one person becomes
> responsible for expressing them. For instance,
> if one person says "gee, you know, I'm sick of
> coming to group..I'm tired of all this" and the
> other people in the group react or get hurt, the
> therapist will say something like "Well maybe
> Tom is expressing his boredom with group for all of
> us...anyone else ever feel bored with group?" and
> people will settle down and agree that, yes, sometimes
> they get sick of group too.
> I'm sure we've all temporarily felt unsatisfied
> with this board. It happens. It dosen't mean
> anything negative about the board, it has more to do with
> how an individual is feeling and experiencing it
> at that time...
> In fact, I agree with everyone that this is the
> most helpful, informative, caring forum around...
> I don't know...but I also agreed with the guy who
> posted that he was feeling a little disatisfied
> with the board lately, and when he asked "is it
> just me?", I wanted to let him know I felt that
> way too. I think it's not so much the board, it's
> where I'm at now...********************************************
Bravo Ruth! My sentiments exactly.Mine was an expression of simply where I'm at right now. I'm sorry if others took it on so personally. I like your style Ruth...there is something for me in your babble!
Alan
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